Infectious Bursal Disease Vaccine Standard
Type 1, Intermediate Invasive Strain
Lyophilized (freeze-dried) live vaccine for vaccination
of chickens against Infectious Bursal Disease (Gumboro) .
Description
It is a live CEO virus vaccine derived
from embryonated SPF hen's eggs. It has been lyophilized
in vials and sealed under vacuum to preserve the stability.
Composition
Each dose contains not less than 1x103
EID50 of standard type 1, Intermediate Invasive
strain of IBD virus.
Indications
This vaccine is recommended for vaccination
of chickens against Infectious bursal disease for both
initial vaccination of chickens with maternal antibody
and for revaccination.
Vaccination schedule
This vaccine is recommended for use at 12 to 14 days
of age or older in chickens with low or variable levels
of maternal antibody where early challenge exists.
A second dose should be given 10 to 14
days later.
In areas of high IBD challenge and in
chicks with high levels of maternal antibody, schedule
should be determined after checking for maternal antibody
titer, on the advice of a qualified veterinarian.
Breeder flocks should be given a booster dose between
3 to 6 weeks of age prior to the use og inactivated vaccine,
to ensure more uniform antibody response after inactivated
vaccination.
Administrations
Drinking water method :
Drinking water vaccination should be done during
the cooler part of the day.
Remove any disinfectant or sanitizer water for
24 hours prior to and after vaccination.
Rinse all waterers with clean water prior to vaccination.
It is recommended that no water be given for at
least one hour before vaccination
to allow birds to get thirsty. This shall ensure that
all birds get an equal share of vaccine.
Dissolve vaccine in the drinking water as per schedule
mentioned in the pack insert, supplied with vaccine.
Provide ample drinking water space to all the bids.
Place the dropper over the vial containing vaccine
solution.
Hold the chick with one eye turned up. Apply one
drop of vaccine in to open eye and hold until bird
swallows.
Precautions
Attention ! Infectious bursal disease
live virus can cause inflammation of the eye and eyelids
of humans. Do not allow vaccine to come into contact with
eyes.
Birds clinically ill or weakened by transport
should not be vaccinated.
Do not combine vaccine with diluents until
ready for use.
Use entire content of the vial when first
opened.
Do not vaccinate within 21 days before
slaughter.
All used vials and unused content should
be disposed safely.
Storage
Store between + 2°C ( 35°F) to 7°C
(45°F).
Pack
Available in lyophilised vials of 200, 500, 1000, 2000
& 5000 dose sizes.